Lactulose Prescribing at NORWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,281
Total Quantity
784.8K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+289.1%
NORWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,281 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,257 to the NHS. This is 289.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,281 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 784,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,257 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +289.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,281 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +289.1% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.